Location: Herrin, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts (0800-1830), 4 days per week
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Illinois
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS certification
ACLS certification
Operating Room (OR) experience of 2 years, with OR experience within the last year
Ability to circulate for heavy Ortho, Urology, and Spine procedures, including Robotic cases. Do not submit unless the RN has been verified as able to circulate.
Unit-Specific Certifications Listed in Source
NRP, PALS, OCN, and Fetal Assessment Monitoring are referenced for specific units. The source does not state these as required for this assignment.
Units Listed in Source
Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Stepdown, Cardiac Services, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Care Decision Unit, Interventional Imaging, SDS Procedure Room, Electrocardiology, OP Cardiovascular Center, Intermediate Care Unit, Birthing Center, Emergency Room, Recovery Room, Mother Baby, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, Infusion Center, Radiation, and Therapy Services.
Schedule and Call
Call is required: 1 weeknight and 2 weekend days per month, possibly more depending on department need, plus call as needed.
Float Scope
May float to other facilities if needed.
Responsibilities
Assess patients' mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
Plan, implement, and evaluate individual plans of care with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide explanations and instructions to patients or their responsible persons.
Use nursing clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
Manage conflict using professional communication skills.
Meet Core Measure responsibilities related to patient care.